Leeds Stand Up to Racism is calling on people across the city to 'stand united' against supporters of the English Defence League founder, when the stage a demonstration on Saturday, July 7.

Hundreds are expected to take part in the 'Justice Protest for Tommy', to protest against the imprisonment of the right-wing figurehead, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon.

He was jailed at Leeds Crown Court in Mayafter pleading guilty to contempt of court. The judge sentenced him to 13-months imprisonment after ruling that he may have caused a long-running trial to be retried by streaming an hour-long Facebook Live outside the court.

His supporters chanted 'Whose streets? Our streets?' as they brought Leeds to a standstill during their last demonstration on June 1, but Leeds Stand Up to Racism and Leeds United Against Fascism are determined to make sure they don't go unopposed when they return to the city.

In a statement, the campaign group said: "We cannot allow Robinson to become a focus for a new far-right street movement.

"It is more important than ever that our proudly multicultural and multi faith city continues to stand united and sends the English Defence League and Democratic Football Lads Alliance and their supporters a message that they are not welcome here."

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